North American T-6 Texan vs. Northrop T-38 Talon
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North American T-6 Texan |
versus |
Northrop T-38 Talon |
9.0 m |
29 ft 6 in |
length |
14.1 m |
46 ft 4 in |
3.56 m |
11 ft 8 in |
height |
3.9 m |
12 ft 10 in |
12.8 m |
42 ft |
wingspan |
7.7 m |
25 ft 3 in |
1 x Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 radial engine |
engines |
Two General Electric J85-GE-5A turbojet engines |
Approximately 600 hp |
thrust per engine |
2,050 pounds dry thrust; 2,900 with afterburners |
Approximately 600 hp |
total thrust |
4,100 pounds dry thrust; 5,800 with afterburners |
5,617 lb |
2,548 kg |
MTOW |
12,093 lb |
5,485 kg |
1,175 km |
634 nm |
range |
1,759 km |
950 nm |
145 mph |
233 km/h |
cruise speed |
745 kts |
1,380 km/h |
Pilot and one passenger |
capacity |
Two (student and instructor) |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.